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MLR Viewing Availability in Canada

Major League Rugby Viewing Availability in Canada

SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2018) – Due to strong demand for Major League Rugby programming from Canadian fans, the League would like to outline the free viewing availability throughout the country.

Eighteen (18) of the 31 MLR inaugural season matches are available via Facebook Live on MLR’s page to fans in Canada. This includes tonight’s broadcast of Austin Elite vs. NOLA Gold at 9 p.m. EDT.

The remaining 13-game package consists of the MLR Game of the Week on CBS Sports Network, this week featuring the Houston SaberCats visiting the San Diego Legion on May 4 at 8 p.m. EDT. CBS Sports Network is readily available in Canada on multiple systems including Bell Canada and fans are encouraged to check their local listings.

MLR is excited to offer Canadian fans free match content on Facebook and hopes they will also tune into games available on CBS Sports Network via cable.

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About MLR

MLR is a professional rugby league that launched in April of 2018. It’s an initiative of the American rugby community, in partnership with private investors, who believe that American rugby can thrive at the highest levels: as a commercial enterprise; as an influential player on the international scene; and as a participation sport at the youth and senior level. MLR is the pinnacle of the American rugby, and provides a rallying point for local communities, a focal point for American rugby fans, and an aspirational destination for young athletes.